Cook the Book: Plum Biercake

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Cook the Book: Plum Biercake
45 min.
6
465kcal

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Plum Biercake, a vegetarian treat that is sure to impress your family and friends! This unique dessert combines the rich sweetness of German doppelbock beer and the tartness of plums, creating a cake that is both moist and packed with character. Perfect as an antipasti, starter, or satisfying snack, this recipe is versatile enough to suit any occasion.

With just 45 minutes of prep and baking time, you can whip up a scrumptious cake that serves six people, boasting a reasonable 465 calories per serving. Your taste buds will revel in the warm spices of cinnamon and ginger, perfectly complemented by the depth of molasses and the buttery richness of the cake. The vibrant plum wedges not only add a pop of color but also contribute a juicy burst of flavor to each bite.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply seeking a delightful dessert to enjoy at home, this Plum Biercake is an excellent choice. Bake it up, let it cool on a wire rack, and prepare to cut it into tempting squares that are sure to disappear quickly! So gather your ingredients and get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this remarkable cake!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup beer 
  • teaspoons cinnamon 
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • small plums pitted halved lengthwise cut into wedges
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 pound butter unsalted softened (1 stick)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 9-inch round (or square) baking pan or spray it with nonstick spray. Dust the pan with flour and tap out the excess.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg and molasses. Alternately add the flour mixture and the beer to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat just until smooth and combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the plum slices in rows on top of the batter.
  5. Bake the cake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack, then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories465kcal
Protein5.27%
Fat32.69%
Carbs62.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.54
Glycemic Load
46.02
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
11.133478294248%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.48mg
Peonidin
0.14mg
Catechin
1.42mg
Epigallocatechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
1.44mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.18mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.4mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.38kcal
23.27%
Fat:16.78g
25.82%
Saturated Fat:10.06g
62.89%
Carbohydrates:71.66g
23.89%
Net Carbohydrates:69.48g
25.26%
Sugar:36.98g
41.09%
Cholesterol:71.63mg
23.88%
Sodium:299.81mg
13.04%
Alcohol:1.53g
100%
Alcohol %:1.03%
100%
Protein:6.09g
12.18%
Manganese:0.81mg
40.3%
Selenium:19.43µg
27.76%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.35%
Folate:85.42µg
21.36%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.35%
Iron:2.84mg
15.77%
Vitamin B3:3.03mg
15.13%
Vitamin A:671.27IU
13.43%
Magnesium:42.01mg
10.5%
Fiber:2.19g
8.76%
Potassium:298.51mg
8.53%
Phosphorus:83.23mg
8.32%
Copper:0.15mg
7.6%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.81%
Vitamin C:4.21mg
5.1%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.93%
Calcium:47.92mg
4.79%
Vitamin E:0.68mg
4.54%
Vitamin K:4.5µg
4.29%
Zinc:0.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.9%